Dental Receptionist

Salary Range:         $20.00 - $22.52 Hourly 

Summary:

Assist Dental Staff by performing front office duties in the Dental Office.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Receives public and patients in a professional and courteous manner.

• Registers dental patients and assigns all new patients a medical chart.

• Obtains patient financial eligibility data.

• Enters visits in encounter control log.

• Schedules and confirms dental appointments.  

• Answers dental office telephone.

• Responsible for collecting payment of fees, documenting such on log and balancing of cash till at end of each day.

• Follows up on no-shows and cancellations.

• Assists in explanation of dental treatment plans under the direction of dental assistant.

• Actively participates in the Quality Management Program.

• Actively participates in the Infection Control Program, Safety Program, and Emergency Preparedness Program.

• Responsible for following all Agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies, and practices.

• Performs other duties, as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year experience in dental office.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Ability to work well with the public.

• High school graduate.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.